DeLand, Florida

About DeLand

DeLand is a thriving city in central Florida counting 45,587 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, DeLand is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 19.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,337 residents per square mile.

📰 DeLand News Today

• The Historic Architecture of DeLand, Florida, Provides a Framework for a Thriving Downtown National Trust for Historic Preservation · Aug 13
• Childhood friends shot to death in DeLand were in town to spread dog's ashes, family says wesh.com · Jul 31
• Man stabbed to death near DeLand, deputies say WKMG · Aug 13
• 1 dead, 2 hurt after firefighters rescue victims from burning home in DeLand WFTV · Aug 14
• Citadel cadet and another teen slain in Florida shooting; local police seek tips WCIV · Aug 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes DeLand Unique

• The only place in America named DeLand — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 45,587.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in DeLand

• Gram's Kitchen
• The Table
• The Twisted Chopstick — asian
• Urban Brick
• Trilogy Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Museum of Art · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in DeLand

• Anne Mini Park reviews ★
• Chess Park reviews ★
• Conrad Field reviews ★
• Conrad Park reviews ★
• Emily Glen Mini Park reviews ★
• Lady Irelyn Mini Park reviews ★
• Meghan Mini Park reviews ★
• Painter's Pond Park reviews ★
• Pioneer Park reviews ★
• Saddlebrook Community Park reviews ★
• Sunflower Park reviews ★
• Tre Thomas Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in DeLand

• BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• DELAND HIGH SCHOOL
• DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
• EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• ESE RELATED SERVICES
• FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM
• SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
• WOODWARD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Adventhealth Deland ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of DeLand

🏘️ Nearby Communities